Description

Teaching in Southwest Thailand by the Sea! Live and Teach in the Southwest Thailand, on the coast and on the islands. Famous for its lush jungles, white beaches, magnificent archipelago and a delicious Thai/Malay cuisine. A fantastic volunteer opportunity!

Students need to improve basic skills in reading and writing but most of all help with communication. Teach English in primary schools on islands and in the countryside. You can also show students how to use computers at secondary schools and computer centers.

Get hands-on cross-cultural experience by helping young children or teenagers. Share your skills and experience with local schools, teachers and villages. We place you with schools and host families chosen by our local coordinator.

If you come for two months or more, you can go to two different places in Thailand, the largely unknown but genuine Northeast, Isan, as well as the Southwest and the sea, a unique chance to experience the diversity of Thailand!

Highlights

Satun is a spectacularly beautiful province in the Southwest. The Openmindprojects program, with one of its Thai bases in Satun town, now offers a chance to explore this unique region, its fascinating mixed culture and to get to know a region few tourists get to see.

You are also welcome to the beautiful region, Pang Nga (with the famous James Bond island) just north of Phuket, by the Andaman Sea.

Qualifications

Openminded, independent and flexible self starters, fluent English and computer literate.

Desired Background of Volunteers (but not required for Thailand positions)
* Relevant technical education and background, depending on project and tasks.
* English teaching certificate
* Previous experience teaching English as a foreign language
* An understanding and interest in development issues, modern learning principles and/or community-based education and/or ecotourism.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

535 first month then 300 per month

Program Fees Include:

We arrange for your placement
* Introduction
- to your work and placement,
- advice about Thai / Lao life and culture
- language introduction, daily and classroom vocabulary
- how to work with local people, teachers, staff and children
* Accommodation at most placements. You are welcome to our House in Nongkhai during your free time
* Meals at most placements
* Openmindprojects English and Thai/Lao speaking contact persons during your stay in Thailand/Laos
* A Certificate as a successful volunteer

You pay for your travel to the destination, to and in Thailand, insurance, medical treatment and personal expenses.

Salary/Pay

No

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Any nationality or religion. Openminded, curious, independent and flexible, a self starter, who is fluent in English and computer literate and who wants to add a unique experience to his/her CV/resume! Traveling, back packing , taking a month or a year off to volunteer and see more of the world!

Age Range

20 - 70

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2-3

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

One - two weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Open mind projects's Mission Statement

To bridge the knowledge divide between the rich and poor. We do this by helping the underprivileged gain access to better learning opportunities with the help of modern information technology and international volunteers; To contribute to the fight against increasing threats to our environment, nature, and wildlife; To offer international volunteers unique opportunities to help bridge knowledge divides and to help save nature, while growing as persons in our grassroots education and eco projects.

Year Founded

2001